Comments on: A case of the reviews…from Trader Joe’s http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/ adventures from the glass of a professional consumer... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:19:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: jason http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 jason Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:07:10 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-3102 @hipcheck Thanks for the kind words! @Danny Great pairing recommendation! I've enjoyed many Pinotage but the Zarafa was not among them @Paddy I am a big fan of the <a target='_blank' href='http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/10/29/2007-trentatre-rosso/' title='2007 Trentatre Rosso' rel="nofollow">Trentatre</a> as well @Andy Glad to hear we could help, any faves from Costco to share? @Winoclast No Eric Solomon selections at TJ's on the west coast. That's awesome he is one of the best. Post on my TDay wines coming soon... @Beth Thanks for the nomination! @Allan Just realized that Rendez-Vous was different from the Rendition. I didn't get to sample it, glad you enjoyed! @Angela The good buzz on the <a target='_blank' href='http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/12/07/2008-sauvignon-republic-stellenbosch-sauvignon-blanc/' title='2008 Sauvignon Republic Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc' rel="nofollow">Sauvignon Republic</a> is justified, really enjoyed the Stellenbosch. @Winoclast I grabbed an '08 Rendition Zin on my last visit. Stay tuned for thoughts... Thanks @David! I've been wondering what @Winoclast meant with the BN and know I know. Haven't seen that offering on the west coast. @Angela have you? @hipcheck Thanks for the kind words!

@Danny Great pairing recommendation! I’ve enjoyed many Pinotage but the Zarafa was not among them

@Paddy I am a big fan of the Trentatre as well

@Andy Glad to hear we could help, any faves from Costco to share?

@Winoclast No Eric Solomon selections at TJ’s on the west coast. That’s awesome he is one of the best. Post on my TDay wines coming soon…

@Beth Thanks for the nomination!

@Allan Just realized that Rendez-Vous was different from the Rendition. I didn’t get to sample it, glad you enjoyed!

@Angela The good buzz on the Sauvignon Republic is justified, really enjoyed the Stellenbosch.

@Winoclast I grabbed an ‘08 Rendition Zin on my last visit. Stay tuned for thoughts…

Thanks @David! I’ve been wondering what @Winoclast meant with the BN and know I know. Haven’t seen that offering on the west coast. @Angela have you?

]]> By: David Goff http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-3100 David Goff Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:38:36 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-3100 I just opened and tried the Rendez-Vous Beaujolais Nouveau (6.99) from Trader Joe's in Cambridge (the one that sells wine!) I found it quite good for the price, but not as good as the DuBoeuf. It tastes more like a Beaujolais Villages than a Nouveau, but it's definitely a bright and light-drinking gamay graper which is kind on the wallet. I will buy it again! I just opened and tried the Rendez-Vous Beaujolais Nouveau (6.99) from Trader Joe’s in Cambridge (the one that sells wine!) I found it quite good for the price, but not as good as the DuBoeuf. It tastes more like a Beaujolais Villages than a Nouveau, but it’s definitely a bright and light-drinking gamay graper which is kind on the wallet. I will buy it again!

]]> By: Winoclast http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-3033 Winoclast Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:32:12 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-3033 I tried the Rendezvous BN and thought it was flat and watery. Rather dreadful, to be exact. The latest wine to arrive here in MA is the '08 Rendition Zin and on initial tasting I thought it was quite good (although I should let it settle down a bit before giving it a big thumbs up). I loved the '07 and only have a couple left (2 were consumed over turkey). I tried the Rendezvous BN and thought it was flat and watery. Rather dreadful, to be exact.

The latest wine to arrive here in MA is the ‘08 Rendition Zin and on initial tasting I thought it was quite good (although I should let it settle down a bit before giving it a big thumbs up). I loved the ‘07 and only have a couple left (2 were consumed over turkey).

]]> By: Angela Carlson http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-3005 Angela Carlson Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:27:33 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-3005 @Allan: We just got it in last night along with the Jadot Cru Beaujolais. I'll try to add it to the tasting next week and let y'all know. (One of the Crew Members in our store tried it and she thought it to be a little flat) BTW, I've heard really good buzz about the Sauvignon Republic wines ($7). South Africa, New Zealand and Russian River Valley. I'll update everyone as soon as I taste them. @Allan: We just got it in last night along with the Jadot Cru Beaujolais. I’ll try to add it to the tasting next week and let y’all know. (One of the Crew Members in our store tried it and she thought it to be a little flat)
BTW, I’ve heard really good buzz about the Sauvignon Republic wines ($7). South Africa, New Zealand and Russian River Valley. I’ll update everyone as soon as I taste them.

]]> By: Allan http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-3000 Allan Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:19:07 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-3000 Anyone try the tj's rendez-vous beaujolais nouveau 2009 ? Basically sold out but I enjoyed it much more than any recent BN in memory. Anyone try the tj’s rendez-vous beaujolais nouveau 2009 ? Basically sold out but I enjoyed it much more than any recent BN in memory.

]]> By: Beth http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-2992 Beth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:17:11 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-2992 I nominated you for a blog award. Come on by and check it out! I nominated you for a blog award. Come on by and check it out!

]]> By: Winoclast http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-2990 Winoclast Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:10:01 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-2990 I pretty much agree with most of your remarks regarding the list of wines above (too many to comment on individually). As for Côtes du Rhônes at TJ's, about 2 weeks ago an Eric Solomon selection appeared on the shelves of our local store (MA), the 2007 Andezon Côtes du Rhône and man is it good. Unfiltered, nice floral nose, loads of blackberry and licorice with a balanced acidity throughout. Nice long finish and only $8.99. Parker gave it an 89 and I have to agree. This one's going to Thanksgiving dinner with me (along with an '07 Rendition Zin and a Hogue Riesling). What are you guys having for turkey day? I pretty much agree with most of your remarks regarding the list of wines above (too many to comment on individually).

As for Côtes du Rhônes at TJ’s, about 2 weeks ago an Eric Solomon selection appeared on the shelves of our local store (MA), the 2007 Andezon Côtes du Rhône and man is it good. Unfiltered, nice floral nose, loads of blackberry and licorice with a balanced acidity throughout. Nice long finish and only $8.99.

Parker gave it an 89 and I have to agree. This one’s going to Thanksgiving dinner with me (along with an ‘07 Rendition Zin and a Hogue Riesling).

What are you guys having for turkey day?

]]> By: Andy Rathbone http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-2982 Andy Rathbone Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:16:22 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-2982 Paddy, do you mean the Trentatre Rosso? Jason covered that here: http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/10/29/2007-trentatre-rosso/ I agree with you; it's exceptional at the price point, and I grabbed a case. This blog's really opened my eyes to Trader Joe's wines. I'd been buying wines almost exclusively at CostCo, but I've moved to Trader Joe's as I can often shave a few bucks off the price for the same quality. Paddy, do you mean the Trentatre Rosso? Jason covered that here:

http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/10/29/2007-trentatre-rosso/

I agree with you; it’s exceptional at the price point, and I grabbed a case.

This blog’s really opened my eyes to Trader Joe’s wines. I’d been buying wines almost exclusively at CostCo, but I’ve moved to Trader Joe’s as I can often shave a few bucks off the price for the same quality.

]]> By: Paddy http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-2973 Paddy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:32 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-2973 Liking the 2007 Trentare Rosso from Trader's - currently the weekday house red! Have not seen you review so far - worth a try. Liking the 2007 Trentare Rosso from Trader’s – currently the weekday house red! Have not seen you review so far – worth a try.

]]> By: Danny http://jasonswineblog.com/2009/11/17/a-case-of-the-reviews-from-trader-joes/comment-page-1/#comment-2972 Danny Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:43:43 +0000 http://jasonswineblog.com/?p=3447#comment-2972 Jason, You may not find his food pairing anywhere, but I've had lots of fun and success pairing pinotage with BBQ. Good luck. Jason, You may not find his food pairing anywhere, but I’ve had lots of fun and success pairing pinotage with BBQ. Good luck.

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